Informative Essay Review

How many paragraphs should an essay have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What should an introduction paragraph have?

• Hook

• Evidence

• Bridge

• Thesis Statement

What should a thesis statement include?

• Topic

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Citations

Select the sentence that shows how to properly use quotation marks.

• Bob said "Mr. Tucker asked me, Is that your dog?'"

• Bob said "Mr. Tucker asked me, Is that your dog?"

• Bob said "Mr. Tucker asked me, 'Is that your dog?'"

• Bob said "Mr. Tucker asked me, 'Is that your dog?"

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following shows the basic structure of an essay?

• introduction - body paragraphs - conclusion

• introduction - body paragraphs - citation

• hook - citation - conclusion

• topic sentence - evidence - analysis

What is the standard number of main reasons to use in a 5-paragraph essay?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1

What is the purpose of an informative essay?

• To provide information, or explain steps in a process. 
• To tell a story. 
• To entertain the readers.
• To persuade the reader.

What statement follows the evidence?

• Reason

• Elaboration

• Concluding sentence

• Explanation of reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Where is a thesis statement generally found?

• The end of the introduction paragraph

• The body paragraphs

• The beginning of the introduction paragraphs

• The end of the body paragraph

Choose the strongest thesis.

• I would like to become a chef

• I would like to become a chef so I can inspire others.

• Becoming a chef has many benefits such as interacting with others, getting to learn new recipes, and sharing the love of food with others.

• Becoming a chef sounds cool because I can share my love of food with others.